Archive for March, 2009
Update on the Surplus Brass Case Ban
Posted by: | CommentsI have seen a variety of posts and e-mails regarding the destruction of surplus brass cases, an effective ban on reloading components from the Department of Defense. Some of the Internet posters claim that no such ban is in effect, or that the ban only applies to shipments overseas.
Let me make it very clear. The Department of Defense contracts all surplus sales to a company called Government Liquidation, LLC. Government Liquidation was told to immediately require that all fired munitions cases, including small arms brass cases in .223, 9mm, .308, and .50 BMG, be mutilated or rendered unusable upon sale. In fact, Government Liquidation is required to ensure mutilation of all brass cases recently sold, or that are under a term contract. Read More→
Surplus Brass Case Ban: Ammunition Prices Will Go Up
Posted by: | CommentsFor many years, the military has auctioned off their fired brass cases, allowing the economical remanufacture of ammunition as an affordable purchasing option to citizens, shooting clubs, and law enforcement agencies. That has all come to a crashing end.
As of Friday, March 13, the US Government has now ordered that all surplus brass cases be mutilated (rendered unusable) prior to sale. This means that millions of rounds of ammunition in .223, .308, 9mm, and .50 BMG will no longer be manufactured.
Let me say that again: because of the current administration, millions of rounds of ammunition, in some of the most popular calibers, have just disappeared from the supply channels. Read More→
Smith and Wesson Gives Away Two Free Magazines With M&P Purchase
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Smith and Wesson is offering two free magazines with the purchase of any new S&W M&P pistol. With the purchase of any new M&P pistol, Smith and Wesson will send you two new magazines, normal (high) capacity or 10 rounders, by mail. The offer runs until April 30, 2009.
Visit Smith and Wesson for more information on this offer.
Charter Arms “On Duty” Revolver: First Charter Arms Revolver with a Semi-Shrouded Hammer
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Charter Arms is bringing a new revolver to market: the On Duty revolver. The On Duty revolver features a semi-shrouded hammer, a first for Charter Arms.
The 2″ barreled revolver is chambered in .38 Special and is “+P” rated. It has an aluminum frame and a stainless steel barrel and cylinder. The shrouded hammer allows the user to shoot double action, or to cock the hammer for a lighter, single action shot. The five shot On Duty revolver weighs in at 12 ounces unloaded. Read More→
Zeroing Your AR-15
Posted by: | CommentsOver at The Shooting Wire, there is an excellent article discussing where to zero your AR-15. If you own an AR, and you’re not sure at what distance you should zero your rifle, this article is well worth the read.
Also, if you don’t already subscribe to The Shooting Wire, sign up! The service is free, and Jim Shepherd who runs the service is definitely one of the good guys.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Honors Wounded Veterans with Rifles, Membership
Posted by: | CommentsFrom the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
War Heroes Receive Tribute from Grateful RMEF Nation
FORT WORTH, Texas-Two disabled veterans of the Iraq War last weekend received a hero’s welcome and tribute from grateful members of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
RMEF President and CEO David Allen, outdoor writer and devotee to severely injured servicemen Jim Zumbo, NASCAR’s Richard Childress, Realtree’s Bill Jordan and Dallas Cowboys legend Walt Garrison made special presentations during the Elk Foundation’s 25th annual convention, which concluded March 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. Read More→
Florida Governor Charlie Crist selected circuit court judge James Perry to fill a vacancy on the Florida Supreme Court. Perry, a Democrat, was appointed instead of NRA-backed candidate Judge Al Lawson.
According to the Tampa Bay Online website, a division of the Tampa Tribune newspaper, conservatives will be upset about the choice because Perry is black. Read More→
Georgia Man Sues After He is Detained for Carrying a Concealed Firearm
Posted by: | CommentsA Georgia man is suing the Atlanta transit system, MARTA, after he was detained for carrying a concealed firearm in a train station. Christopher Raissi was apparently detained by MARTA police on October 14, 2008 when he carried a concealed firearm onto MARTA property. Georgia law allows licensed citizens to carry concealed or exposed firearms on mass transit.
Backed by GeorgiaCarry.org, Raissi’s lawsuit states he was escorted to another building and detained for about 30 minutes before being released. According to the US Supreme Court, Read More→
